Winter fun in Luxembourg

Get your ice skates on, catch some live music, go bio or discover new walking trails

sarita rao

19.01.2019

Cold weather is no excuse for not enjoying the fresh airPhoto: Shutterstock

The Winterlights and festive markets might be gone but there's still plenty of fun to be had in the Grand Duchy over the winter months. Plan your next holiday, catch some live music, get your ice skates on, take part in an international running competition or indulge in a Michelin-starred meal.

Plan your next holiday – Vakanz tourism fair

There's no time like the present so get along to the Vakanz tourism fair from 18 to 20 January for some holiday inspiration. Whether its thrills, local treasures, wild hikes, city trips or luxury holidays, you'll find plenty of inspiration from the 200 holiday experts holding talks, workshops or just giving bespoke advice at Luxexpo The Box.

Ice Skating

The Christmas market ice rinks may have closed but you can still do some flips, toe jumps and loops at Kockelscheuer ice rink which is open until 15 April. The Beaufort ice rink is open until 14 February, and if you literally "get your skates on" you can still skate at the rink in Remich until 27 January.

Run the ING Eurocross & Eurotrail

Sunday, 3 February, sees the ING Eurocross and Eurotrail – an international running competition that takes place in Diekirch with a 10.2km race for men and a 5.3km race for women, plus youth races. It's popular with amateurs and a good way to start off your training. If you are looking for running routes, why not try our suggestions here.

Get some vibes

Check out some live music of the rock, pop or classical variety to get the blood flowing on a cold winter's eve. Architects play Luxexpo on 21 January, Namika is at Den Atelier on 27 January, We are the City are at De Gudde Wellen on 30 January, Adam Naas at Rotondes on 31 January and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe is at the Philharmonie on 5 February. You can book tickets for most concerts here. If you fancy a musical, Lloyd Webber's Cats is on at Rockhal in February, or if jazz is more your thing, the RESET Jazz Festival is at Neimënster Abbey 18-19 January.

Check out a bio market or farm

If you've decided this is the year to go bio and be more environmentally conscious, Luxembourg has plenty of bio markets as well as shops. Check out the markets in:

Winter Walks

Cold weather is no excuse for not enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty of Luxembourg. Take a relaxing winter walk, or discover a family trail. Hiking in Luxembourg lists numerous walks of varying lengths and difficulties, including sign-posted "auto-pedestre" circuits. Just remember to check online if walking routes are closed due to weather conditions or for forestry maintenance.

Indulge in a Michelin-starred meal

All that exercise might make you hungry. Luxembourg is no stranger to the Michelin-starred restaurant, although you might need to book some places well in advance. Enjoy the seasonal menu at the Distillery at Bourglinster Castle, local family recipes at Guillou Campagne in Schouweiler, or feast your eyes and mouth on an aesthetic plate at Restaurant Fani. You'll find a list of all 12 Michelin-starred restaurants in Luxembourg here.

Get Cultural

There are more museums and art galleries than you'd expect in Luxembourg if winter is a time when expanding your mind helps keep away the blues. You'll find a list of exhibitions for 2019 here.

Spa fun

Need some relaxation? Look no further than the many Spa centres in Luxembourg – from Mondorf-les-Bains to spa hotels including the sumptuous Urspelt Castle.

Ride the train somewhere new

If you don't fancy driving in bad weather conditions, you can hop on a train to nearby tourist attractions in Germany, France and Belgium. Spend a day at the World Cultural Heritage Centre at Volkingen, the Pompidou art gallery at Metz or the Celtic Museum in Libramont. You'll find train timetables here.

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